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The Casual Vacancy
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The Casual Vacancy

2015-02-15 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.2

Drama

The citizens of the small British town of Pagford fight for the spot on the parish council after Barry Fairbrother dies.

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Creators
J.K. Rowling
Production companies
Brontë Film & TV
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael GambonMichael GambonHoward Mollison
Keeley HawesKeeley HawesSamantha Mollison
Rufus JonesRufus JonesMiles Mollison
Rory KinnearRory KinnearBarry Fairbrother
Julia McKenzieJulia McKenzieShirley Mollison
Joe HurstJoe HurstArf Price
Sonny Ashbourne SerkisSonny Ashbourne SerkisPaul Price
Richard GloverRichard GloverSimon Price
Ria ChoonySukhvinder Jawanda
Silas CarsonSilas CarsonVikram Jawanda
Emily BevanEmily BevanMary Fairbrother
Monica DolanMonica DolanTess Wall
Lolita ChakrabartiLolita ChakrabartiParminder Jawanda
Bryce SandersRobbie Weedon
Brian VernelBrian VernelStuart 'Fats' Wall
Simon McBurneySimon McBurneyColin Wall
Keeley ForsythKeeley ForsythTerri Weedon
Hetty BaynesMo Johnson
Menna TrusslerMenna TrusslerBetty
Marie CritchleyMarie CritchleyRuth Price

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